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¹Bacterial Physiology Unit, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.

Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews : MMBR

|March 8, 2000

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This study explores the scientific world, contrasting it with politics and law. It examines postmodern critiques impacting science

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Area of Science:

Philosophy of Science
Sociology of Science

Background:

The scientific community operates with distinct features compared to politics and law.
Contemporary postmodern trends in philosophy and sociology challenge scientific objectivity.
Public trust in science is indirectly affected by these philosophical and sociological critiques.

Purpose of the Study:

To delineate the characteristics of the scientific domain.
To compare the scientific world with the realms of politics and law.
To analyze the impact of postmodernism on public confidence in science.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of different societal domains (science, politics, law).
Discussion of philosophical and sociological theories.
Examination of government-science interactions.

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Main Results:

Science possesses unique features distinct from political and legal systems.
Postmodern critiques have eroded confidence in scientific objectivity.
Government-science interactions have significant societal implications.

Conclusions:

Understanding the nature of science and its societal interactions is crucial.
Addressing postmodern challenges is important for maintaining public trust in science.
The interplay between government and science requires careful consideration.